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Laughter unleashed: Cape Town's comedy scene takes centre stage this weekend

COMEDY

Bernelee Vollmer|Published

South African comedian Barry Hilton.

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Comedy legend Barry Hilton brings his clean, feel-good humour to Café Roux. With decades of laughs behind him, Hilton remains a regular on local stages.

The show offers fans a chance to catch his familiar style in an intimate setting without the extras.

Where: Noordhoek Farm Village.

When: Sunday, May 18, at 4pm.

"Funny Side Up"

In this stand-up comedy show, Kurt Schoonraad shares funny takes on everyday chaos and life’s constant changes. Packed with South African humour, the show reminds us that sometimes the only way to cope is to laugh.

Where: Baxter Theatre.

When: Wednesday, May 14, to Saturday, May 17, at 8pm.

"Marc Eugene Lottering"

Capetonian comedy legend Marc Lottering returns with his hit solo show, sharing never-before-told personal stories that leave audiences in stitches.

After sold-out runs in Joburg and Cape Town, many fans are calling it his best work yet heartfelt, hilarious, and classic Lottering with a fresh, honest twist.

Where: Drostdy Theatre, Stellenbosch.

When: Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17 at 8.15pm.